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School Threat Assessment: What Southwest Florida Parents Should Know

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School Threat Assessment: What Southwest Florida Parents Should Know

A school threat assessment can begin when a student makes a violent gesture, writes an alarming message, or searches for...

How a 12-Year-Old Created Southwest Florida’s Most Unique Dinosaur Birthday Parties

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How a 12-Year-Old Created Southwest Florida’s Most Unique Dinosaur Birthday Parties

By Anna Snyder Families looking for dinosaur birthday parties in Southwest Florida may be surprised to learn that one of...

Three Collier County Schools Earn State Recognition

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Three Collier County Schools Earn State Recognition

Three Collier County schools have earned statewide recognition for helping students achieve academic success in supportive, challenging learning environments. Lavern...

Healthy Back-to-School Meals for Southwest Florida Families

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Healthy Back-to-School Meals for Southwest Florida Families

Healthy back-to-school meals for Southwest Florida families do not need to be expensive or time-consuming. A free UF/IFAS webinar on...

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Activities & Sports Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo 2026

Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo 2026

SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo at the North Collier Regional Park is coming. Get a head start on your...

Family Fun Hidden Gems For Families to Explore Throughout SWFL

Hidden Gems For Families to Explore Throughout SWFL

There are hidden gems scattered in towns and cities throughout Southwest Florida for families to explore. Beyond the beaches, zoo, and water parks are lesser-known...

Health Water Safety for Kids in Collier and Lee Counties

Water Safety for Kids in Collier and Lee Counties

Water safety for kids in Collier and Lee Counties starts with layers of protection. Drowning is silent, fast, and preventable. In Florida, drowning is the...

Family Fun 73 Fun-Filled Summer Activities for Kids in Southwest Florida

73 Fun-Filled Summer Activities for Kids in Southwest Florida

The school year ends for students in Collier and Lee Counties on Friday, May 29, and they don’t go back until Tuesday, August 11. That’s...

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Family Fun How a 12-Year-Old Created Southwest Florida’s Most Unique Dinosaur Birthday Parties

How a 12-Year-Old Created Southwest Florida’s Most Unique Dinosaur Birthday Parties

By Anna Snyder Families looking for dinosaur birthday parties in Southwest Florida may be surprised to learn that one of the area's most unique entertainment...

Family Fun 10 Reasons to Go to the 2026 Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo

10 Reasons to Go to the 2026 Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo

The countdown to the new school year is on, and the Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo is the perfect place to start. It...

Activities & Sports Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo 2026

Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo 2026

SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Southwest Florida Family Back to School Expo at the North Collier Regional Park is coming. Get a head start on your...

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Education Healthy Back-to-School Meals for Southwest Florida Families

Healthy Back-to-School Meals for Southwest Florida Families

Healthy back-to-school meals for Southwest Florida families do not need to be expensive or time-consuming. A free UF/IFAS webinar on Aug. 6 will offer practical...

Education Why Summer Is Best for Your Child’s Annual Physical

Why Summer Is Best for Your Child’s Annual Physical

A child's annual physical is one of the simplest ways to prepare for a healthy school year. Summer gives families in Collier and Lee Counties...

Health Student EKG Screenings in Florida: What SWFL Parents Need to Know

Student EKG Screenings in Florida: What SWFL Parents Need to Know

Student EKG screenings in Florida are becoming an important part of high school sports safety. Beginning July 1, 2026, under the Second Chance Act, incoming...

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Sponsored Content How Parental Struggles Shape A Child’s Sense Of Security

How Parental Struggles Shape A Child’s Sense Of Security

A ten-year-old asks the same question every night before bed: “Is everything okay?” Nothing dramatic happened that day. Yet the child keeps checking, as if...

Education School Threat Assessment: What Southwest Florida Parents Should Know

School Threat Assessment: What Southwest Florida Parents Should Know

A school threat assessment can begin when a student makes a violent gesture, writes an alarming message, or searches for content related to weapons, violence,...

Collier County News Online Safety Forum for Parents in Naples Helps Families Protect Children

Online Safety Forum for Parents in Naples Helps Families Protect Children

The Online Safety Forum for Parents hosted by Collier County Public Schools will help families understand online risks facing children today. The forum takes place...

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